Plant Controller

Job Summary
American Foods Group, LLC, has an opportunity for a Plant Controller at our Long Prairie, MN facility. As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will be a key contributor to successful plant operations.  You will exercise financial leadership to the local team by delivering accurate information and applying business insight to make decisions that will affect the overall success and profitability of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a leader within the plant and partner with the business
• Provide directions for plant accounting operations
• Perform various month end close and year end duties including audit support.
• Provide monthly variance analysis versus 1) estimate or forecast, 2) budget, 3) prior year.
• Perform cost accounting duties (yields, product costing, labor standards) and translate impacts to business
• Understand internal customer requirements and provide necessary support.
• Partner and Support plant VP of Ops, Plant Managers, Department Managers, and functional department leaders:
  • Business decision support.
  • Capex analysis and justification.
  • Cost control support.
  • Budget and forecast.
  • Strategize for continuous improvement initiatives
    • Optimized margins
    • Minimize costs
    • Prioritize
• Proactively support plant accounting team through cross training and personal working knowledge of all positions.
• Personnel development of plant accounting team.
• Enforce financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain systems, reporting processes, controls, and ongoing financial modeling.
• Areas of expertise:
  • Communication and Collaboration across business segments
  • Cost/managerial accounting.
  • Technical/accounting.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Process improvement.
  • Lean manufacturing.
• Expect to spend time on the floor as needed to understand our operations and the financial impact on key success metrics, such as yields and efficiencies. 
• Utilize financial data and analytics to drive better results and performance on the floor while maximizing margins.
• Be an influential financial leader who promotes excellence and fosters a winning mindset in the plant.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 10 or more years’ related experience in manufacturing/production industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification is advantageous.
• Food production experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Project management.
• Market/industry.
• Internal controls.
• Personnel development.
• Economic / Financial analysis.
• Information technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn other software.
• Flexible work schedule to include some evenings and/or weekends as needed

What We Offer:

• The expected base salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $125,000.  However, your actual base pay may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to your job-related experience, qualifications, skills, expertise, and geographic location.
• This base salary is a component of our total compensation package, which also includes the following:
  • This position is eligible for the Company's discretionary annual bonus plan and merit increases.
  • Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.  As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success.

Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie’s museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.

The area also offers:

• Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
• Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.